Evolution of a Name and A Droll Conversation
A collage of humorous quotes and wordplay unfolds in a dialogue about names and nicknames. The exchanges touch on personal exemptions and misheard phrases, featuring a mix of domestic banter and witty misinterpretations. The piece showcases playful linguistic twists and social banter across several snippets.
President names Hughes to head U.S. delegation for Washington Conference
President Harding selects Secretary of State Hughes to lead the American delegation to the Washington Conference on arms limitation and Pacific issues. The President transfers conference management to Hughes while remaining advisory after the November 11 opening. The invitation emphasizes seeking proposals to curb new warfare agencies and advance humanity.
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Harding
Hughes
United States
At last a national military policy
War department issue prepared by Col. John McA Palmer outlines a defense framework aligning with President Harding words. It endorses a small standing army aided by National Guard and reserve citizen forces in emergencies, with Congress and the President shaping peace time organization and wartime expansion.
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War Department
John McA. Palmer
Harding
National Guard
National Army Reserve
Congress
United States
Hhas
Effects of the Curtis Nelson act on farm loan capital
The Curtis Nelson act adds $26 million to the capital and deposits of the federal farm loan system and raises depository privileges from 6 million to 81 million. It aims to liquidate roughly 1 billion dollars of debts annually by enabling uninterrupted bond sales and providing ready cash to half the purchasing public for another year.
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Federal Farm Loan System
Federal Land Banks
Curtis-Nelson
Treasury
Curtis-Nelson Cet
Federal Farm Loan
Jhera
Public Shooting Grounds Bill Aims to Fund Migratory Birds
Lawmakers promote WNATH Bill 1482 to tax migratory bird hunters via a federal license. Revenue splits allocate 45 percent for public shooting grounds, 45 percent for bird protection, 10 percent for administration. Sportsmen argue it preserves habitats and supports waterfowl populations nationwide.
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Harry 8. New
Indiana
Dan R. Anthony
Kansas
Migratory Bird Protection Fund
Canada Seen as Strong Trade Partner in Year End Report
Canada remains a strong US customer with imports totaling 1.24 billion dollars for the year ending March 31 and a grand total trade figure of 2.45 billion. Great Britain is the top buyer, while Canada’s per capita imports average 100 dollars, reflecting a 175 million rise from the prior year driven by US purchases.
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Canada
United States
Great Britain
Great Republic
Seafaring Passenger Needs Comfort From Matron
In the Richmond Times-Dispatch excerpt a seasick passenger seeks aid from the matron who asks how she may help. A first time traveler asks to be set down under a large tree as part of the comfort request. The piece also notes a hoverboard policeman contemplating an aimless life before confronting a dog.
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Richmond
Times-Disputes
Embarrassing Typist Note Sparks Office Incident
A stenographer's first day leads to an accidental read of a crude note in a typewriter. The boss summons the writer, prompting a revealing moment about an embarrassing message. The article notes a Chicago Tribune passage and mentions Charles J. Brown compiling Indian myths at the Wisconsin Historical Museum for university summer sessions.
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Bass
Peggle
Chicago Tribune
Bow
Crea Indians
Charles J. Brown
Wisconsin State Historical Museum
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Life's Little Courtesies and Home Plans
Stillwell, in a godly mood after work, plans a late visit to the Mortons with his wife urging them to stay home. He remarks they should honor the Mortons by calling on them earlier than their hosts. The board of health note ends with mention of three square meals a day.
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Stillwell
Mortons
Henry
Mrs. Stillwell
Morton
Collina Fic
Poorly Equipped Puppies and Neighborly Borrowing
The New York Sun quotes Juggins lamenting neighbors with no household equipment. Mugghis questions the claim as Juggins recalls his neighbor Bud asking to borrow items after they moved in, including a lawn shower stepladder sow and ice cream freezer.
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Juggins
Mugghis
Bud
New York Sun
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